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Celtics Make Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum Announcement After Bucks Confirm Giannis Injury Return

The stakes were already obvious before tipoff in Milwaukee. Now they feel heavier. Because this game suddenly stopped being about standings and turned into a test of survival depth versus superstar dependence.

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Celtics Announce Jaylen Brown News Before Bucks Game

The Boston Celtics have solidified themselves as true contenders in the Eastern Conference, and they could emerge as the clear frontrunners if superstar Jayson Tatum returns for the NBA playoffs.

Neemias Queta News / EasySportz / March 2

Boston Embarrasses the 76ers as Queta Comes Out of Nowhere With Monster Game

The Boston Celtics turned a competitive first quarter into a statement win Sunday night, pulling away from the Philadelphia 76ers for a commanding 114–98 victory at TD Garden.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / March 2

Game of runs: Celtics ability to score in bunches has been special

There is an old saying that says “basketball is a game of runs.” These runs can swing momentum of a game for one team and end the hopes of the opponent.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

How many of the players with at least 200-career 30-point games in NBA history can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Boston Celtics News / CelticsBlog / March 2

Celtics injury report reveals team will be without two starters vs Bucks

BOSTON — The Celtics will be without Jaylen Brown and Neemias Queta when they face the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. Brown is dealing with an illness, while Queta is getting a rest night, per the team’s official injury report.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 2

Giannis Antetokounmpo expected to return in showdown against Celtics

Antetokounmpo has not seen game action since Jan. 23, when he collected 22 points and 13 rebounds in 32 minutes on the floor.

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Boston Celtics News / Athlon Sports / March 2

Bill Simmons Shares Unexpected Jayson Tatum Injury Update After Celtics Game

Jayson Tatum has been out of action for almost 10 months due to an Achilles tear, but it looks like his rehabilitation period is nearing an end, and Celtics fans will be seeing him on the court soon.

Jayson Tatum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 2

Celtics rumors: Marc Stein gives sly nod to Jayson Tatum injury return ‘conspiracy theory’

It seems like the Boston Celtics are on the cusp of seeing Jayson Tatum make his return from an Achilles tear during the playoffs last year. One veteran basketball writer, Marc Stein, believes in a “conspiracy theory” about when and why Tatum will be returning, per The Stein Report on Substack.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

Neemias Queta News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 2

Neemias Queta's Dominant Night vs. Philadelphia Started With A Phone Call in July

BOSTON — Neemias Queta has been at this for a while. He’s four months from his 27th birthday, so while he is still seen as a young development project, he’s actually just entering his prime.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 2

Celtics rumors: Bill Simmons predicts Jayson Tatum returning from Achilles injury vs. Mavericks

The Boston Celtics have been rolling this season, and many people think they can get even better soon. That’s because there is a sense that Jayson Tatum could be returning at some point from his Achilles injury, and some assume it could be in the coming weeks.

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The 'NBA 30-point game leaders' quiz

The 'College basketball mythical mascots' quiz

The 'A.L. wins leaders since 2000' quiz

The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

Jaylen Brown News / CelticsBlog / March 2

‘It’s formulated’: Jaylen Brown on Celtics identity

BOSTON — Jaylen Brown was arguably the loudest Celtics fan in the building. Whether on the floor or watching from the bench, he was the first to celebrate his teammates during their 114-98 win over the Sixers on Sunday night at TD Garden.

Neemias Queta News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 2

Neemias Queta Powers Celtics Past Sixers: Three Reasons They Won, and Player Grades

BOSTON — The Celtics struggled shooting early on, but they crushed the offensive boards until shots started to fall. Neemias Queta had a career night, and he finally finished the Sixers off in a 114-98 win. Box Score The game was played a pretty high pace early on, which is typical of the non-Joel Embiid Sixers.

Boston Celtics News / Hoops Wire / March 1

Celtics’ Nikola Vucevic: I’m still getting used to new offense, teammates

The Celtics are thinking long term, even while stacking wins. Boston is focused on internal improvement and integrating trade-deadline addition Nikola Vucevic as it prepares for another postseason run.

Boston Celtics News / Boston Celtics on SI / March 1

Boston Celtics Announce Signing as Part of Brilliant Cap Management Plan

While the Boston Celtics are putting together an incredible season on the court, their front office is putting on a master class of cap management. The 10-day contracts for both Dalano Banton and John Tonje expired on Saturday.

NBA News / HITC / March 1

Jaylen Brown jokingly asks when Donovan Mitchell will invite him to his wedding with Coco Jones

Jaylen Brown playfully put Donovan Mitchell on the spot about a missing wedding invitation during NBA All-Star Weekend. The humorous exchange played out on camera as Donovan Mitchell prepares to marry singer Coco Jones.

NBA News / Celtics Life / February 28

Watch: Boston Celtics 148, Brooklyn Nets 111 highlights

The Boston Celtics trounced the Brooklyn Nets with a 148–111 victory Friday night at the TD Garden. Boston set an NBA record for effective field goal percentage in a single game at 80.8%.

Boston Celtics News / Last Word On Sports / February 28

Celtics’ Wing Succession Plan Takes Unexpected Turn With Hauser, Scheierman

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics have earned widespread praise for their on-court performance, which has positioned them for championship contention. Off the court, President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens pulled off an even bigger feat.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / February 28

Celtics score 148 points against Nets with second-highest offensive rating in NBA history

The Boston Celtics scored 148 points against the Brooklyn Nets while shooting 66.7% from the field and 64.7% from three-point range, producing an offensive rating of 159.1 that ranks as the second-highest in NBA history.

Boston Celtics News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 28

Celtics’ Joe Mazzulla, Jaylen Brown reveal how Nikola Vucevic became more comfortable on offense

Jaylen Brown and Joe Mazzulla had positive comments to share about Nikola Vucevic following the Boston Celtics’ blowout win over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 27

Strong second half propels Celtics to big win over Nets

Nikola Vucevic had 28 points and 11 rebounds in 25 minutes as the Boston Celtics pulled away in the second half for a 148-111 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.

Joe Mazzulla News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25

Joe Mazzulla had the perfect response to Pat Riley’s trash talk

Boston Celtics coach Joe Mazzulla was not bothered by Pat Riley’s trash talk toward his team on Sunday. If anything, it was the opposite. The Los Angeles Lakers unveiled a statue of Riley prior to Sunday’s rivalry game with Boston at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and honored his contributions to the franchise.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 23